Submitted by SK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas ParishMembers of the St. Barnabas Council 13785 showed their support along with parishioners and Worthy Chaplain Fr. Fraser McLaren, by signing the Special Olympics Ontario flag after the Council Meeting in the parish hall on Wednesday 20th September 2023 The Flag Relay started on August 21st 2023 moving from one council to another of DD#63, and ends on 24th September 2023. The Knights of Columbus has a unique partnership with Special Olympics and has helped disabled athletes train for and compete in games around the world.

Submitted by SK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas ParishSt. Barnabas Council 13785 held a Winter Coats for Kids Donation Drive after the weekend masses at St. Barnabas Parish, Scarborough, ON., on 16th-17th September 2023 for children (boys and girls) ages 6-12 years to donate to poor children in our community. Thanks to all the parishioners and brother knights who generously donated towards this worthy cause. We collected approx. 70 winter coats. These coats will be distributed to the poor children in our community, through the kind assistance from St. Vincent De Paul Society. Thanks to all brother knights that volunteered and supported this [...]

Submitted by SK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas CouncilSt. Barnabas Council 13785 held its Spiritual Reflection Faith in Action program by having a Spiritual Lenten Men’s Retreat at St. Barnabas Parish, officiated by our Worthy Chaplain – Fr. Fraser McLaren on Sunday 19th March 2023. Our Council also extended the invite to TMIY men’s ministry who joined in our spiritual celebration. Fr. Fraser started off with a reflection on Lent by giving a spiritual speech for 30 minutes, followed by Holy Adoration in the church. During the Holy Adoration, Fr. Fraser and Fr. Samoj were available for confession for the brother knights. After [...]

Submitted by SK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas ParishDistrict 63 held a One Degree Exemplification (Charity, Unity, Fraternity) at St. Parick’s Parish, Markham-ON, on Saturday 18th February 2023 St. Barnabas Council 13785 was one of the council’s that participated in this One Degree Exemplification. We are excited to have 5 new members as part of our team and thank them for joining our ministry, as we journey together in faith, to support our parish priest, the church and our community.